The Gospel of Matthew 2: 1-12, 13-15,19-23 In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, asking, “Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews? For we observed his star at its rising, and have come to payContinue reading “Reflection on The Gospel of Matthew 2:1-12, 13-15,19-23 Second Sunday of Christmas January 4, 2025”
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Reflection on The Gospel of Luke 2:15-21 The Feast of the Holy Name January 1, 2026
The Gospel of Luke 2:15-21 When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go now to Bethlehem and see this thing that has taken place, which the Lord has made known to us.” So they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and theContinue reading “Reflection on The Gospel of Luke 2:15-21 The Feast of the Holy Name January 1, 2026”
Reflection on The Gospel of John 1:1-14 Christmas Day December 25, 2025
The Gospel of John 1:1-14 (Christmas Day Selection III) In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things came into being through him, and without him not one thing came into being. What has come into being inContinue reading “Reflection on The Gospel of John 1:1-14 Christmas Day December 25, 2025”
Reflection on The Gospel of Matthew 3:1-12 Second Sunday of Advent December 7, 2025
The Gospel of Matthew 3:1-12 In those days John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness of Judea, proclaiming, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” This is the one of whom the prophet Isaiah spoke when he said, “The voice of one crying out in the wilderness: ‘Prepare the way of the Lord,Continue reading “Reflection on The Gospel of Matthew 3:1-12 Second Sunday of Advent December 7, 2025”
Reflection on The Gospel of Matthew 24:36-44 First Sunday of Advent November 30, 2025
The Gospel of Matthew 24:36-44 Jesus said to the disciples, “But about that day and hour no one knows, neither the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. For as the days of Noah were, so will be the coming of the Son of Man. For as in those days before theContinue reading “Reflection on The Gospel of Matthew 24:36-44 First Sunday of Advent November 30, 2025”
Reflection on The Gospel of Luke 23:33-43 Last Sunday after Pentecost Christ the King Sunday November 23, 2025
The Gospel of Luke 23:33-43 When they came to the place that is called The Skull, they crucified Jesus there with the criminals, one on his right and one on his left. Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing.” And they cast lots to divide his clothing.Continue reading “Reflection on The Gospel of Luke 23:33-43 Last Sunday after Pentecost Christ the King Sunday November 23, 2025”
Reflection on The Gospel of Luke 21: 5-19 Twenty Third Sunday after Pentecost, November 16, 2025
The Gospel of Luke 21:5-19 When some were speaking about the temple, how it was adorned with beautiful stones and gifts dedicated to God, Jesus said, “As for these things that you see, the days will come when not one stone will be left upon another; all will be thrown down.” They asked him, “Teacher,Continue reading “Reflection on The Gospel of Luke 21: 5-19 Twenty Third Sunday after Pentecost, November 16, 2025”
Reflection on The Gospel of Luke 20:27-38 Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost November 9, 2025
The Gospel of Luke 20:27-38 Some Sadducees, those who say there is no resurrection, came to Jesus and asked him a question, “Teacher, Moses wrote for us that if a man’s brother dies, leaving a wife but no children, the man shall marry the widow and raise up children for his brother. Now there wereContinue reading “Reflection on The Gospel of Luke 20:27-38 Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost November 9, 2025”
Reflection on The Gospel of Luke 18:9-14 Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost, October 26, 2025
The Gospel of Luke 18:9-14 Jesus told this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous and regarded others with contempt: “Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Pharisee, standing by himself, was praying thus, `God, I thank you thatContinue reading “Reflection on The Gospel of Luke 18:9-14 Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost, October 26, 2025”
Reflection on The Gospel of Luke 17:11-19 Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost Oct 12, 2025
The Gospel of Luke 17:11-19 On the way to Jerusalem Jesus was going through the region between Samaria and Galilee. As he entered a village, ten lepers approached him. Keeping their distance, they called out, saying, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!” When he saw them, he said to them, “Go and show yourselves toContinue reading “Reflection on The Gospel of Luke 17:11-19 Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost Oct 12, 2025 “
